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The Star
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Waste management firm to tighten subcontractor oversight amid summons controversy
SHAH ALAM: KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd (KDEB) has announced plans to impose stricter rules and checks on all its subcontractors following recent controversy over having the highest number of unpaid Road Transport Department (JPJ) summonses. KDEB Waste Management managing director Datuk Ramli Mohd Tahir explained that current agreements with subcontractors result in summonses issued to KDEB vehicle drivers, who are employed by subcontractors, being directed to KDEB itself. Unlike most other states' waste management services, KDEB owns all its 1,540 vehicles currently used by its subcontractors, as per a company mandate when it was established as a subsidiary of the Selangor government. "We are responsible for any manufacturing defects on the vehicle, but maintenance to ensure road-worthiness and fixing wear-and-tear is the responsibility of the subcontractors as per our agreement with them. "This, combined with poor communication about JPJ summonses between both the vehicle drivers and subcontractors, as well as between the subcontractors and KDEB, has resulted in many summonses going missing-in-action, leaving us in the dark. "The plan now is to review existing clauses in our subcontractors' contracts to be more stringent with increased penalties while improving KDEB's own monitoring operations," he said during a press conference on Thursday (June 26). Ramli stated that changes could include increasing the frequency of KDEB's checks on subcontractors for JPJ summonses from monthly to bi-weekly, as well as system improvements to better trace wrongdoings by subcontractors' drivers. He also mentioned that checks with the JPJ MySikap website found KDEB only had 14,343 active unpaid summonses. Ramli added that KDEB had paid RM2,378,205 for 23,218 JPJ summonses since August 2015, which includes 1,237 summonses incurred in 2025 alone, valued at RM146,890, as of Wednesday (June 25). This comes after Transport Minister Anthony Loke stated that KDEB was among the companies with the highest number of unpaid JPJ summonses for various traffic offences, reported to be 22,017, on Wednesday (June 25). "We are now planning to meet with JPJ officials to resolve this 8,000 figure discrepancy," Ramli added.
The Sun
25-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Poor communication blamed for KDEBWM's unpaid summonses in Malaysia
SHAH ALAM: Poor communication in summons notifications by subcontractors has contributed to KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd (KDEBWM) recording the highest number of unpaid traffic summonses, the company said in a statement. KDEBWM clarified that most of its fleet is operated by legally appointed subcontractors, who are contractually responsible for summonses issued to their vehicles or drivers. According to Road Transport Department (JPJ) procedures, if a summons remains unpaid for three months, a notice is sent to the registered owner—in this case, KDEBWM—with an additional two months for resolution. 'Upon receiving official notifications, KDEBWM conducted internal checks and gradually resolved the summonses. To date, 13,000 summonses have been settled,' the statement read. As Selangor's primary solid waste and cleansing management company, KDEBWM operates over 1,500 vehicles, including compactor trucks and Roll-On/Roll-Off (RoRo) lorries, ensuring round-the-clock cleanliness services. The company urged a holistic view of unpaid summons statistics, noting that two summonses per truck daily could accumulate to nearly 9,000 in three months. KDEBWM expressed appreciation for JPJ's role in road safety and reaffirmed its commitment to improving internal monitoring and subcontractor communication. 'Close cooperation between industry and enforcement is key to safer, efficient operations,' the company stated. Earlier, Transport Minister Anthony Loke revealed KDEBWM topped the list of companies with unpaid summonses (22,017), followed by Mainiza Mantap Sdn Bhd (5,108) and Advancecon Mantap Sdn Bhd (3,620).
New Straits Times
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Waste management company says not responsible for 22,000 outstanding traffic summonses
KUALA LUMPUR: KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd (KDEBWM) has denied responsibility for the more than 22,000 summonses for vehicles it owns. Its media and public relations department said the majority of its vehicles were operated by subcontractors and, under contract, each subcontractor is responsible for any summonses issued to the vehicles or drivers under their management. "However, we acknowledge that some subcontractors have failed to relay summons notifications to us within the stipulated timeframe. "According to Road Transport Department procedures, if a summons is not settled within three months, a notice will be issued to the registered owner, in this case, KDEBWM, with an additional two months given for resolution," it said in a statement. Earlier today, the Transport Ministry revealed that there were 17 express bus operators with more than 200 outstanding summonses each, along with 11 commercial vehicle operators who had more than 1,000 unsettled summonses. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the companies had failed to comply with key regulations under the Road Transport Act 1987, the Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board Act 1987, and the Land Public Transport Act 2010. KDEBWM was listed with 22,017 outstanding summonses. The company said it had taken immediate action by conducting internal checks and settling the summonses in stages and has resolved over 13,000 summonses to date. It said, as the largest solid waste management and public cleansing operator in Malaysia, KDEBWM operates over 1,500 vehicles, including compactor trucks and Roll-on Roll-off (RoRo) vehicles, throughout the state of Selangor. Given the scale of operations, it said any statistics relating to summonses must be viewed holistically. "For example, two summonses issued to one truck per day could result in nearly 3,000 summonses in a month and more than 9,000 in three months, especially with hundreds of active vehicles operating daily," it said. It reaffirmed its full commitment to strengthening internal monitoring systems, improving communication with subcontractors, and ensuring consistent and principled compliance with road laws. "We believe that close cooperation between industry players and enforcement authorities is key to more efficient, safer, and sustainable operations. "KDEBWM will continue to improve our existing systems and processes in the interest of the people and the nation," it said.
Borneo Post
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Borneo Post
Transport Minister warns 28 companies with high outstanding summonses of tougher enforcement
Loke says the offenders comprised 11 goods vehicle operators and 17 express bus companies. – Bernama photo PUTRAJAYA (June 25): In an unprecedented move, the Transport Ministry today revealed a list of 28 commercial vehicle operators with a high number of outstanding traffic summonses, warning them to settle their dues promptly. Minister Anthony Loke said the offenders comprised 11 goods vehicle operators and 17 express bus companies. He named the top offenders as KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd, which has 22,017 summonses, Mainiza Mantap Sdn Bhd (5,108 summonses), Advancecon Mantap Sdn Bhd (3,620), Cepat Ekspres Sdn Bhd (540) and New Hoover Ekpress & Travels Sdn Bhd (512). (More details click He said all companies involved have been given 14 days from today to settle their outstanding summonses at any state or branch Road Transport Department (JPJ) office. 'Failure to do so will result in stricter enforcement actions, including immediate blacklisting of the vehicles. 'No discounts will be given — payment must be made according to the existing rates,' he said at a press conference here. Loke said the summonses involved offences under the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333), the Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board Act 1987 (Act 334) and the Land Public Transport Act 2010 (Act 715). He said the five main offences were speeding, driving without a licence, technical violations, overloading, and driving without a motor vehicle licence (LKM) or insurance. When asked about the rationale behind the disclosure and firm action, Loke said it serves as a warning to all companies to prioritise vehicle safety and hire trained and responsible drivers. 'This is a warning for them to change their corporate culture — a culture of ensuring vehicle safety and for every driver to comply with safety standards,' he said. Loke added that the move is part of the government's efforts in response to the rising number of accidents involving companies in these categories. 'Although it may seem drastic and has never been done before (naming the companies), the government is taking this step because the public wants to see a culture shift. We do not want to witness another tragedy claiming many lives. Let the UPSI (Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris) tragedy be a lesson,' he said. He did not rule out the possibility of introducing further enforcement and preventive measures in the future to reduce fatal accident rates and ensure road safety for all users. – Bernama accidents anthony loke commercial vehicles summonses warning
The Sun
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Loke warns 28 companies with high outstanding summonses of tougher enforcement
PUTRAJAYA: In an unprecedented move, the Transport Ministry today revealed a list of 28 commercial vehicle operators with a high number of outstanding traffic summonses, warning them to settle their dues promptly. Minister Anthony Loke said the offenders comprised 11 goods vehicle operators and 17 express bus companies. He named the top offenders as KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd, which has 22,017 summonses, Mainiza Mantap Sdn Bhd (5,108 summonses), Advancecon Mantap Sdn Bhd (3,620), Cepat Ekspres Sdn Bhd (540) and New Hoover Ekpress & Travels Sdn Bhd (512). He said all companies involved have been given 14 days from today to settle their outstanding summonses at any state or branch Road Transport Department (JPJ) office. 'Failure to do so will result in stricter enforcement actions, including immediate blacklisting of the vehicles. 'No discounts will be given — payment must be made according to the existing rates,' he said at a press conference here. Loke said the summonses involved offences under the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333), the Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board Act 1987 (Act 334) and the Land Public Transport Act 2010 (Act 715). He said the five main offences were speeding, driving without a licence, technical violations, overloading, and driving without a motor vehicle licence (LKM) or insurance. When asked about the rationale behind the disclosure and firm action, Loke said it serves as a warning to all companies to prioritise vehicle safety and hire trained and responsible drivers. 'This is a warning for them to change their corporate culture — a culture of ensuring vehicle safety and for every driver to comply with safety standards,' he said. Loke added that the move is part of the government's efforts in response to the rising number of accidents involving companies in these categories. 'Although it may seem drastic and has never been done before (naming the companies), the government is taking this step because the public wants to see a culture shift. We do not want to witness another tragedy claiming many lives. Let the UPSI (Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris) tragedy be a lesson,' he said. He did not rule out the possibility of introducing further enforcement and preventive measures in the future to reduce fatal accident rates and ensure road safety for all users.
